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Articles
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Challenge of Engaging the New Workforce
Problem one: how to define "workforce"? As a study from the Conference Board shows, employees want to be…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Is Your Website-Hosting Service Secure?
What is secure web hosting? Secure web hosting means your website is stored on a server with the…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Idea Bank: Matching Members With Disaster Relief
What’s the great idea? Disaster relief matchmaking Who’s doing it? Educational Theatre Association What’s involved? After immediate needs for food, shelter,…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Recognizing Your Board Members’ Blind Spots
Board diversity is a topic that receives a lot of lip service, but when it comes to putting…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Put Two-Year Renewals to Work for Your Members
In today’s time-strapped world, most of us are looking for more convenience, less hassle, and fewer minutes wasted…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Should Associations Invest in Index Funds or Actively Managed Strategies?
In today’s financial world, there are hundreds of market indices, and each tracks the performance of a specific…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Get a Refill: Free Water Campaign Goes National in the U.K.
The industry group Water UK is putting its official support behind the Refill campaign, which launched to much…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Make New Moves on Social Media
Refresh your social strategy by experimenting with exciting new features from social platforms. Also: Seemingly harmless leadership habits…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Organization Behind the Doomsday Clock
For more than 70 years, the iconic-but-dark Doomsday Clock has been the work of a nonprofit magazine with…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association GR Departments Adapt Amid Government Shutdown Threats
In the wake of last week’s brief federal shutdown---and anticipating future ones---associations are planning ahead, and advocating for…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Hack: The “I Am” Wall
Two associations in the hospice and palliative care field brought an inclusive spirit to their joint conference with…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Old Becomes New, Thanks to a Reboot
Networks and streaming services are continuing to reboot hit sitcoms—and many are finding success. Should your association consider…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Wheels on the Bus
The American Bus Association's Annual Meeting and Marketplace begins this week in Charlotte, North Carolina. Upward of 3,500…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
National Committee Will Tackle Tough Issues in Higher Ed
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators created a 50-member national committee—which includes college presidents, admissions staff,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Marriott Cuts Commissions on Group Bookings
The hotel chain says reducing commissions will allow it to make greater investment in meeting products and services. …
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
People-Focused HR Boosts Recruitment and Retention, Study Says
A new report from the Society for Human Resource Management and Globoforce finds that using techniques that put…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Gastroenterological Group Launches Condition-Tracking App for Patients
The American Gastroenterological Association is making it possible for patients and their providers to more easily track the…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tips for Managing Employee Leaves of Absence
With a host of federal and state laws with varying requirements, managing leaves of absence is complicated. An…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Champion Diversity and Inclusion Inside and Out
Millennials make up the most diverse generation to enter the workforce—and generation Z, coming soon to a workplace…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Innovation Draws Viral Buzz: A Lesson From Nintendo’s Cardboard Creations
If you’re looking to make a viral splash within your industry, it might be a good idea to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Cannabis Industry Group Preps Voluntary Packaging Standards
The National Association of Cannabis Businesses says its proposed standards are in direct response to recent federal actions…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: An Association for Couch Potatoes
Forget the gym. Germany’s Sofa Sports Association says you can get in shape at a local pub. Also:…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Precious Metals Trading Group Dips Toes Into Blockchain Tech
The move by the London Bullion Market Association to consider blockchain technology as a way to track supply…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
A Textbook Example of Trial Membership
Your members and prospects have become conditioned to short-term sign-ups (you can thank Netflix and Spotify for that).…
